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How to get fromSheffield to Balaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Bala by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 15m

  2. Drive 112.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Balacar car 112.2 mi
    2h 26m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 28m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5h 36m

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  • Distance: 129.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Bala, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Bala. However, you can take the train to Stockport, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Wrexham General, walk to Wrexham General Station, take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 4, then take the bus to Y Badell Aur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Olde Bull's Head via Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 5h 28m.

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